Would this be good lighting?

[CherryBarb123]

Would these be decent lights to grow plants?

Which ones would be better?

Life Glo 11 T5 Fluorescent Bulb High Output

Power Glo T5 Fluorescent Bulb High Output

Plant Pro T5 Lamp Arcadia


Also, if the light isn't designed for my exact tank (I.e. is an inch bigger than current lighting) is there a way of getting it to fit?

Thanks
Thanks

 

[Peyton]

Hard to tell anything about those particular bulbs. I didn't see any specs listed. As long as the spectrum is in the 6500k-10k it should be ok.

As far as the bulbs fitting, a 48",36", etc t5 isn't 48", 36", etc long. It's around 46"ish. It's made to fit in (for instance) a 48" housing. I don't know of any t5 bulbs that are 1" longer than any other bulb. So if you have a 4' tank/light and the bulbs run the length of the tank you need 48" bulbs.

 

[CherryBarb123]

Ok, thanks!

 

[Mr.Pleco]

I use all Hagen LifeGlo II tf HO's 6.7k. I have 3 fixtures on my 150 planted and all 6 bulbs are LifoGlo II.

They seem to be working for me. And yes the bulb length is listed as 1 or 2" shorter.
If my conversion is correct the 24" bulb is about $30?
I bought all mine on Amazon for much less.

Amazon.com: hagen life glo II: Pet Supplies

 

[CherryBarb123]

Ok, thanks! I will take a look at those